2001 Domaine Michel Gaunoux Beaune

Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Note

September 18, 2018 - Opened 3 hours before serving and elected not to decant. This wine has really developed since my last note 6 years ago. Now with both primary and secondary notes on the expressive nose (cherries, strawberry, dried leaves, earth, floral notes and flint). Palate has a underlying creamy, light fruit painted with lifting acidity, mineral and light, but firm tannins. Served with seared opah and saffron risotto too great effect. Everyone kept returning to the bottle for more sniffs and sips as the wine slowly evolved. Now ready and should last; decant optional.